Follow along live with this interactive chat as Valparaiso opens a three-game series at UIC on Thursday evening in Chicago. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. CDT with the chat will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m.

Associate Director of Athletics for Media Relations Ryan Wronkowicz will bring you all of the action live from Les Miller Field in the Windy City as the Crusaders battle the Flames in the opener of a weekend series. Feel free to ask questions, add comments, and enjoy the action as Valpo battles UIC.